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Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
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A taxonomy of left-liberal opposition to the health care bill. - What He Said
President Obama's small masterpiece of a speech at Fort Hood. - I'll Have 24 Tacos and the Filet Mignon
Can a prisoner request anything for his last meal? - The Snipers' City
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The winner of the Google Suggest contest. - The Slatest: Evening Edition
Obama calls Fort Hood shootings "incomprehensible"; allied troops seize stockpile of bomb-making materials in Afghanistan; Iraq launches tourism initiative; acientists develop nonrotting apple. - A Jewish Mother in Your Cell Phone
How nagging text messages can make you healthier and richer. - Mad Men, Season 3
Week 13: Would Betty have brought sandwiches? - Sustainable Salads
Which fruits, vegetables, and other crops have the smallest environmental footprints? - Loafing Around
The search for the best automated breadmaker - Hands Off Nabokov
Why The Original of Laura should never have become a book. - "Daily Threads"
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Monday, Nov. 9, 2009
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The Supreme Court looks at life sentences for teen offenders. - Win Some, Lose Some
A guide to the shifting political factions in the health care debate. - Abort Lobby
Health insurers are docile about the Stupak amendment. Here's why. - Thank$
Health care reformers' million-dollar thank-you card to moderate Democrats. - How Many Times Can You Shoot a Handgun in Seven Minutes?
More than a thousand. - How Obama Can Bounce Back
He needs to show Americans how health care reform, Wall Street reform, and the stimulus are connected. - Hang Up and Listen, the Blood Everywhere Edition
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Week 13: Don't put Bert Cooper on an ice floe just yet. - Do We Have a Winner?
How to reform the broken medical malpractice system. - After the Wall Tumbled
In 1989, Central Europe's fate was supposed to be uncertain and bleak. Today the region prospers more than ever. - Semi-Private Womb
Selling out abortion rights for health care reform. - The Lessons of 1989
The fall of the Berlin Wall is a reminder of the duty of solidarity. - 1989 and All That
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Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009
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Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
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How does the government keep track of employment numbers? - Profit Not Satanic, Says Wealthy Banker
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Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
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Let Truth and Falsehood grapple. - Fort Hood FAQ
Can you carry a concealed weapon on military bases? And other questions answered. - How Does Facebook Know I'm Gay?
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A 3-D motion-capture version of A Christmas Carol. - What Does "Stable" Condition Mean?
How can someone be "critical but stable"? - Why Berlin Mattered
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Socialized medicine intrudes on the march against Obamacare. - I Can Do Normal, Really
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